Green Bay First

This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 14:25-35. Have you ever bit off more than you can chew? Gotten into something and then realized you were not prepared; you didn't count the cost? Maybe a 5k run you regretted 1k in? A lot of times in the church we talk about the benefits of following Christ (and that's okay), but what about the cost? In Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost and it's pretty steep. You have to hate your family in comparison to your love for Jesus if you want to follow Him. You have to be willing to endure torture and execution at a moment's notice. It will cost you. What will it cost you? Everything. Have you counted the cost? [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills at Green Bay First on January 8, 2017]

This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 14:1-24. Many times we live life like we are the most important people we know. We live life for me. We fight for recognition and adoration. We fight to be exalted. But Jesus said that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Do you believe that? What's your priority in life? Is it you? Money? Possessions? Your family? There's only one right answer... [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills at Green Bay First on January 1, 2017]

Are you scared? Do you live in fear? On Christmas, we usually talk about a baby and some wisemen, but maybe we should talk about fear for a moment. The angel Gabriel said something very interesting to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherd on 3 different occasions. He said "Fear Not". Mary was scared because her life plan was being interrupted in a big way. Joseph was scared of what people would think of him. The shepherds were scared because they were inadequate and ill-prepared. Which one are you? God says to you -- "Fear Not!" [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills at Green Bay First on December 25, 2016]

This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 13:22-35. What if what Jesus said was true? What if there really is only one way from death to life, darkness to light, sorrow to joy? What if there's this door...and it's the only door that gets you there? What if that door was narrow and you had to search to find it, duck to enter through it, humble yourself to get to the other side of it? If that's true, finding the door and running through it is kind of a big deal... Jesus said there will be a lot of people surprised at what side of that narrow door they end up on. Which side are you on? [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills on December 18, 2016 at Green Bay First]

**We apologize for the background noise in this podcast. But if you can get past it, it's a great message!** This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 13:10-21. While Jesus is preaching, He sees a woman who is hurting, so He stops His sermon and calls her up. She doesn't seek Him out; He seeks her out. In a moment, He heals her completely and she begins to rejoice. But the local pastor gets up and publicly rebukes Jesus for healing the woman on the Sabbath day. Why? What's the difference between these two? What causes people to go from rejoicing to religiosity? Are you the religious critic in this story or the hurting woman? [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills on December 11, 2016 at Green Bay First]

This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 13:6-9. There once was a fig tree that didn't produce figs for 3 years. The owner came and said "Cut it down!" But the gardner answered, "Let's give it another year. I'll put some extra work in. I'll dig around the roots and put manure down. And we'll see if I can get it bearing figs by next year." Results matter to God. Fruitfulness matters to God. Do you want to bear fruit? Take a listen to this message to hear how! [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills on December 4, 2016 at Green Bay First]

This series is a verse-by-verse expository series on the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Pastor Jake preaches through Luke 12:49-13:5. Jesus said that He didn't come to bring peace. Wait a second...is that right? Jesus didn't come to bring peace? What does that mean? He also said He came to bring division and fire. Then He said judgment is on the way and we had better get things figured out before then. And THEN (and you won't believe this one) He had the audacity to say that we either repent (change) or go to hell! Can you believe that!?!? Take a listen. [This message was preached by Pastor Jake Mills on November 27, 2016 at Green Bay First]

In this series ("Not Quite"), we tackle some of the most commonly misused, misquoted, and mistaken scriptures, both from the Bible and... not quite in the Bible. "God doesn't want you to judge other Christians!" Not quite... "God wants you to be happy!" Not quite... "When you die, God gains another angel." Not quite! In week 6, Pastor Jake takes on some of the misconceptions about what is arguably the most popular verse in the Bible...John 3:16. If God really does love the world, did He save everyone in it when He sent His "only begotten Son"? Does "whoever believes" mean that all we have to do is agree Jesus was real? [This message was preached at Green Bay First by Pastor Jake Mills on November 20, 2016]

In this series ("Not Quite"), we tackle some of the most commonly misused, misquoted, and mistaken scriptures, both from the Bible and... not quite in the Bible. "God doesn't want you to judge other Christians!" Not quite... "God wants you to be happy!" Not quite... "When you die, God gains another angel." Not quite! In week 5, Pastor Jenna talks about the idea that Christians are commanded not to judge others, or that only God can judge. [This message was preached at Green Bay First by Pastor Jenna Bartlomain on November 13, 2016]

In this series ("Not Quite"), we tackle some of the most commonly misused, misquoted, and mistaken scriptures, both from the Bible and... not quite in the Bible. "God doesn't want you to judge other Christians!" Not quite... "God wants you to be happy!" Not quite... "When you die, God gains another angel." Not quite! In week 4, Pastor Jake talks about what happens the moment you die. Do you become an angel? Are our lost loved ones actually "watching over us" or "with us in spirit"? We say these things, but...Not quite. [This message was preached at Green Bay First by Pastor Jake Mills on November 6, 2016]